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Growing Guide: Cowpeas

Although cowpea is a well known garden plant in the South, this crop deserves more attention across the country. Its long, slender pods are filled with a prolific number of seeds.

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Growing Guide: Cucumber

Cucumbers grow well in many regions of the United States, producing prolific quantities of fruit that can be enjoyed fresh or preserved as pickles.

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Growing Guide: Collards

While collard greens have traditionally been enjoyed in the American South, this hearty Brassica oleracea plant grows well in many regions around the United States.

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Recipe: Marinated Asparagus

Marinated Asparagus by Diane Ott Whealy, Seed Savers Exchange co-founder. “When I had absolutely eaten enough steamed asparagus, I began looking for other options,” says Diane. “The marinated version has become an annual favorite.”

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Recipe: Lemon Basil and Peach Panzanella

Lemon Basil and Peach Panzanella by Lucy Burkhart, Neptune Springs Family Farm. “Panzanella has always been a hit in our family,” says Lacy. “This light, yet filling, dish is delicious after a long, hot day working on our sixth-generation family farm, and ‘Mrs. Burn’s Lemon’ basil has the perfect citrus flavor to add extra depth to it.”

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Recipe: Huckleberry Recipes

Huckleberry Recipes by Diane Ott Whealy, Seed Savers Exchange cofounder, Recognized health benefits of the fruit include being rich in iron, potassium, antioxidants, and vitamins C, A, and B. Garden huckleberries are very productive, can be grown in containers, and add beauty to edible landscapes.

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Recipe: Fresh Salsa

Fresh Salsa, submitted by Loraine Wilmers, Seed Savers Exchange customer

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Recipes: Eggplant, Onion, and Feta Tart

Eggplant, Onion, and Feta Tart, by Janine Gilbertson, as noted in the “Granite Kitchen” column of the New Hampshire Union Leader “This is one of those dishes that appears rather sophisticated but takes just a few steps and yields a great result,” says Janine.

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Recipe: Dill Onion Artisan Bread

Dill Onion Artisan Bread by Brandi Peterson, “I had a recipe for plain artisan bread and decided to try dried dill weed and red Wethersfield onions chopped up and added in,” Brandi says. “It’s a big hit at the farmers market where I sell produce.”

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Recipe: Colache (Summer Squash, Mexican Style)

Colache (Summer Squash, Mexican Style) submitted by Joan Weed “This recipe is a stovetop sauté of corn, tomatoes, summer squash, and onion in butter,” says Joan. “It seems ordinary, but it is fresh, delicious, and colorful too.”